Psalms 40:2 cpdv — Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day. "

— Psalms 40:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 40 — Context

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Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.

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Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day.

3

May the Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth. And may he not hand him over to the will of his adversaries.

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May the Lord bring him help on his bed of sorrow. In his infirmity, you have changed his entire covering.

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I said, “O Lord, be merciful to me. Heal my soul, because I have sinned against you.”

Psalms 40:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 40:2 say?
Psalms 40:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day. ”
Where is Psalms 40:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 40:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 40, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 40:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 40:2 in?
Psalms 40:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 40:2?
Psalms 40:2 reads (CPDV): “ Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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